Ascending Colostomy

• In the ascending (vertical section, on your right) colon
• Uncommon type of colostomy
• Stool is liquid to semi-liquid ¹

Transverse Colostomy

• In the transverse (horizontal section, across the abdomen) colon
• Stool is liquid to semi-formed
• Usually constructed as a loop
• Usually temporary¹ 

Descending Colostomy

• In the descending (vertical section, on your left) colon
• A more common type of colostomy
• Stool is semi-formed ¹

Sigmoid Colostomy

• In the lower left portion of the large intestine on your left, just before the rectum
• Stool is formed ¹

1. Corona, L. Adams, K. Ostomy.org. Living with a Colostomy. Accessed Nov 2022. https://www.ostomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UOAA_Living_with_a_Colostomy_Guide-2022-11.pd